Croup score parameters on admission from 87*paediatric admissions with croup; values are mean (SD)
| Study group (n=46) | Controls (n=41) | |
|---|---|---|
| Stridor (0-4) | 1.83 (1.20) | 1.98 (1.06) |
| Cough (0-3) | 1.37 (1.00) | 1.15 (0.88) |
| Recessions (0-3) | 0.80 (0.89) | 0.78 (0.93) |
| Respiratory distress (0-3) | 0.76 (0.90) | 0.70 (0.84) |
| Oxygen saturation score (0-4) | 0.58 (0.87) | 0.49 (0.95) |
| Croup score (0-17) | 5.30 (3.44) | 5.15 (3.70) |
4-150 The initial croup score from one patient from each group was not entered in the analysis due to prior treatment with nebulised adrenaline.